Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist, UofL Hospital, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred to the facility. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans, providing treatment services, and completing comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist works as an effective team member and contributes to departmental and organizational goals. The therapist provides competent therapy and regular reassessments to support patients’ functional independence, following accepted practice guidelines and department policies. They communicate evaluation results, treatment plans, and goals to physicians and other therapy customers; maintain effective working relationships; and provide cost-effective treatment while ensuring charges and documentation comply with regulatory and departmental standards. The position oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students as appropriate; monitors workflow, productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements; and participates in program development, performance improvement, community events, and departmental meetings. Additional duties include supporting personnel onboarding, maintaining records and equipment, escalating supply or equipment needs, taking on leadership responsibilities as needed, and performing other assigned duties. This role is based at UofL Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and is listed for first shift, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Shift length is 7–10 hours and the schedule is 4–5 shifts per week, varying by work setting. Overtime is required infrequently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience as required by the practice setting and facility programmatic needs.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
Effective time management and physician relations skills.
Ability to contribute to departmental and programmatic outcomes, quality, and team culture.
Ability to promote a positive team environment and build constructive team relationships.
Consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people.
Knowledge of clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Self-directed and adaptable.
Effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to adjust communication style to the audience.
Critical thinking skills for complex situations and process improvements, and ability to use evidence-based practice.
Diplomacy, relationship-building, problem-solving, and inductive reasoning skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in electronic medical record and revenue cycle systems.
Ability to track services for billing, productivity, and compliance with grants or donations.
Ability to adapt to changing technology platforms and virtual learning features.
Commitment to service, organizational values, professionalism, confidentiality, safety, collaboration, and customer service.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and implement appropriate therapy treatment, including regular reassessments and treatment modifications to maximize functional independence.
Communicate evaluation results, treatment plans, goals, and patient status to physicians, patients, and other therapy customers in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, internal customers, and external customers.
Provide cost-effective treatment programming with awareness of treatment costs and facility resources.
Ensure patient charges and clinical documentation comply with regulatory standards and department policies.
Oversee rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students in accordance with applicable practice acts and organizational policies.
Monitor workflow and review staff work to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are met.
Participate in program development, performance improvement activities, community events, and departmental or programmatic meetings.
Respond professionally to feedback and concerns using listening, problem-solving, and participatory management skills.
Assist with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new personnel.
Complete required documentation and maintain records for assigned patients.
Serve as a role model by supporting professional growth, department growth, and competency.
Organize job duties and responsibilities to work efficiently and productively.
Escalate equipment and supply needs or gaps through appropriate channels.
Assume additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support department goals.
Maintain equipment and the work environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Contribute to department and program operations in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan and mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality, follow safety standards, collaborate with team members, and provide effective customer service.